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Dr. Donna Spector (^DS)

Donna Spector

Donna Spector

Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, is a renowned, board-certified Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who has practiced at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and other leading institutions. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Spector has written and lectured extensively on topics including nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney failure and respiratory disease. She is widely recognized for her role as consulting veterinarian to HALO, Purely for Pets, her TV appearances with Ellen DeGeneres and her widely-quoted pet health advice in print and on radio. She currently works in Chicago, performing independent internal medicine consultations for dogs and cats.

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2 Responses to Dr. Donna Spector (^DS)

  1. Donna D says:
    July 4, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    I am asking for a second opinion – My 14 year old Shih Tzu had developed kidney disease – my vet suggested I purchase a kidney formula from the clinic but she hates it – and all three of my Shih Tzus, including my fosters eat HALO – my question is: should I continue to feel her HALO because of the kidneys – She now has gotten very fussy and eats turkey – very lean ground beet (small portions of course) some chicken broth and a little rice – I was looking to maybe order a product called Azydol – any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.

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    • admin says:
      July 10, 2012 at 11:30 pm

      Hi Donna D,

      Thanks for writing in. The short answer is that yes, dogs can eat pasta, however the amount they should eat is completely dependent on the rest of the diet they are eating, how much they weigh, activity level, etc. If you are using home-made diets they must be tailored and supplemented carefully with vitamins and minerals for each individual dog.

      Dr. Donna Spector

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